Instead of traveling overseas to the Netherlands or navigating busy Dutch destinations in the U.S., find a slice of Holland in the charming town of Lynden, Washington—the state’s biggest Dutch settlement.

Sample oliebollen and sausage rolls at the Lynden Dutch Bakery or step back in time at the Lynden Heritage Museum to learn about the town’s earliest Dutch settlers.

The town’s main drag, Front Street, offers great cafes, restaurants, antique shops, and the vibrant Jansen Art Center.

Plan your visit in the fall to pick apples, carve pumpkins, and sample spirits at beautiful Bellewood Farms. Or visit farms on the Whatcom County Farm Tour, a free, self-guided tour that takes place each September. Finally, join the fun at the Fall Tractor and Truck Pull hosted by the Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Association.

Whatever the season, there’s plenty to do and see.

Stay at the charming Inn at Lynden or the area’s newest hotel, Cobblestone, which opened in 2024. For something closer to the land, book a farm stay at Oostema Farmstead, which offers RV camping and vacation rentals on a working cattle farm.

Extend your trip by visiting nearby Bellingham, Washington, just thirty minutes away, or plan a two-nation vacation by heading north to Vancouver, B.C.

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